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11:30 pm - 9:25 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 am - 9:50 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
44h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
$1,243Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 3 - Mon, May 31
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11:30 pm - 9:25 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
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10:40 am - 12:50 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
35h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita
$1,255Singapore Airlines
Mon, May 3 - Mon, May 31
Kenya Airways Logo
11:45 pm - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 50m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 pm - 2:26 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
34h 01m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,302Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 9
Kenya Airways Logo
11:49 pm - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 46m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
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2:25 pm - 2:30 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
33h 05m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,302Kenya Airways
Thu, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 50m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 pm - 2:26 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
34h 01m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,302Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 28
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11:59 pm - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
51h 36m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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2:25 pm - 12:28 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
32h 03m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,302Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 9
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8:40 pm - 12:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:55 pm - 3:20 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,339Iberia
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 13
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4:20 pm - 10:15 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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1:15 pm - 2:00 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
33h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,340Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 6
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3:10 pm - 10:30 amLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 2:35 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,340Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 24
Iberia Logo
6:00 pm - 12:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:35 pm - 3:50 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles
29h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,350Iberia
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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Iberia flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Iberia
Nov 27
LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 13
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
LAX3:20 pmLos Angeles
$1,339
Iberia
Dec 2
LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles
32h 10m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 9
CPT8:35 pmCape Town Intl
29h 15m
1 stop
LAX3:50 pmLos Angeles
$1,350
Iberia
Nov 27
LAX8:40 pmLos Angeles
29h 30m
1 stop
CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 8
CPT8:40 pmCape Town Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
LAX3:20 pmLos Angeles
$1,374

SWISS flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Our best SWISS deals on Los Angeles to Cape Town flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 18
LAX12:15 pmLos Angeles
33h 20m
2 stops
CPT7:35 amCape Town Intl
Nov 29
CPT9:30 amCape Town Intl
65h 05m
2 stops
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,628
SWISS
Nov 18
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
26h 05m
1 stop
CPT7:35 amCape Town Intl
Nov 29
CPT9:20 amCape Town Intl
41h 15m
1 stop
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,822
SWISS
Nov 18
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
26h 05m
1 stop
CPT7:35 amCape Town Intl
Nov 29
CPT9:20 amCape Town Intl
41h 15m
1 stop
LAX4:35 pmLos Angeles
$1,824

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LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 5/3

11:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops48h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/31

10:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,243

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 5/3

11:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops48h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/31

10:40 am-12:50 pm

3 stops35h 10m

$1,255

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

11:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops51h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/9

2:25 pm-2:26 pm

3 stops34h 01m

$1,302

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 4/8

11:49 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops52h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/18

2:25 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$1,302

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 2/16

11:45 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops51h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/28

2:25 pm-2:26 pm

3 stops34h 01m

$1,302

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

11:59 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops51h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

2:25 pm-12:28 pm

3 stops32h 03m

$1,302
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Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 11/27

8:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/13

6:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$1,339

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/30

4:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/6

1:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$1,340

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Thu 3/11

3:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/24

7:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,340

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

6:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/9

8:35 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,350

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,290 to $1,816.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,243.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from Los Angeles during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,276.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,588 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Los Angeles for as low as $1,416 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Cape Town flight.

How have Los Angeles to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Cape Town flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$796

Fastest flight time

25h 00m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $796. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,243.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town takes 25h 00m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to Cape Town.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

  • How far is Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    A flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town Intl will travel around 9971.7 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 25h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Cape Town

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $979Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,631 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $985Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,467 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,134Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,698 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,135Free CancellationRating
7.5
697 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,136Free CancellationRating
6.7
336 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,216Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,461 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,269Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,596 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,322Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,282 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,348Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,228 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $1,356Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,239 reviews
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